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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-01
THE TIMBER SUPPLY

OF the Gait district is an important adyan-
tage in an economic point of view, and it
is one of the chief attractions for the
home-seeker and capitalist who come from
the plains and prairies, conspicuous for
their lack of forests and tree growths. On
the valley portions of this district the
great oak growths furnish an abundance of
the best fuel Along the streams there are
woods, alders, ash and willows. On the
tree growths of various kinds, and on the
higher mountains there is
THE GREAT FOREST BELT
OF the Sierras, extending north and south
through the whole district, and having
width of from fifteen to eighteen miles.
These forests compare favorably with the
most famous tree growths of the world.
There are cedars that rival those of Le-
banon; the stately fir and the sugar pine,
of which Professor Newberry says: Like
all the conifers on the Pacific coast it ex-
hibits a symmetry and perfection of figure,
a healthfulness and vigor Of growth, not
attained by the trees Of any other part of
the world. The mature tree reaches some
time hight of 800 feet and diameter of
twenty. The young trees of the sugar pine
give early promise of the majesty to which
they subsequently attain. They are I'M
mistakably young giants" Here are
Cedar, cypress and pine and branching fir;
A sylvan scene, and as the ranks ascend
Shade above shade woody theater of stateliost
view.
FOREST AND CULTIVATED TREES.
In this great forest belt is the lumber
supply of this coast for the present and for
future centuries. In addition to the native
tree growths the settlers, since the Amer
lean occupation, have imported and grown
a great variety of trees and shrubs. There
is hardly an ornamental or useful tree of
the North OF South but can now be found
in the tree plantations of this district.
Here around the homes can be seen rows
of tall Lombardy populars, thrifty red and
blue eucalyptus trees from Australia. All
the
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-01

CORN CROP OF 1SS7.-The Farmers Re-
rieic, Chicago, estimates this years corn
crop at Is, 100000 bushels.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-01
PASSENGER FARES.
a New Rate-Sheet Showing Slight Reduc
tions in Overland Tickets

A rev rate-sheet for overland travel, to
90 into effec; October 1st, has been issued
by the Southern Pacific Company to agents.
The sheet shows general reduction of be-
tween 81 or So for first-class limited tickets
to points on. direct routes beyond the Mis-
souri, river. The rates to Chicago and St.
Louis remain the same The following
table shows the old and new rates to prin-
cipal Eastern cities from San Francisco for
first class limited tickets, which is the Class
purchased by the average traveller:
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-01
Colonel Greed Haymond's Views upon
Judge Hoffman's Decision.

IS. F. Chronicle
The dissenting opinion of Judge Hoff-
man of the United States District Court in
the matter of the application of the Rail
road Investigating Commission for an order
compelling Senator Stanford to answer GER
tain questions, has cccasioned considerable
comment in legal and railroad circles
Creed Haymond's views on the subject
were obtained yesterday by Chronicle re-
porter, who called on him at his Office, at
Fourth and Townsend streets.
:" consider Judge Hoffman an able
Judge but, in my opinion" said the Col
onel, . he is taking 1t peculiar view of the
matter. In assuming that bis associates
acted unjusIly in deciding upon the con
sti!uhonality of the Act by which the
Commission was created, | would say that
it was not their duty to have their action
guided by the fact that their decision closed
The case against appeal to the Supreme
Court of the United States. | don't think
he intended to convey that idea. If there
was any doubt in the minds of the Judges
as 10 the constituionality Of the law they
should have decided it to be constitu-
tional.
= / have had no belief in the constitu-
tionality of this law from the first | have
searched the records from the beginning of
the present century. and fail to lind on any
of the English or American statute books
any law Of this kind. giving inquisitorial
powers 10 a Commission of the nature pre-
scrbed. Judge Hoffman thinks that this
ruling Of the Court will interfere with the
workings of the Commission, and of other
Commissions hereafter TO be appointed for
similar purposes. il does not seem to have
done so as yet, but If it does it is perfectly
right that it should.
81 claim that the question regarding the
general voucher for Sill coo was answered
by Senator Stanford when he replied that
he did not recoIlect."
Colonel Raymond went on to say that
the reasons for not disclosing the purposes
for which large sums of money were ex-
pended by railroads we're numerous. Money
was disbursed on general vouchers to main
tain q private detective force, to settle dam
age claims, it might even be for blackmail
or high rates OF interest, in which it was
not deemed advisable to share condolences
with all The stockholders.
As 10 the relations between the Govern
ment and the Central Pacific he regarded
them simply as those Of creditor to
debtor No other relations could be said 10
exist, and as long as the contract was kept,
an inquiry such as had been established
could not properly be made. An inquiry
could only be made in Court when one or
the other OF the parties had violated its
contract
The United States he continued. "can
never foTeclose lis mortgage, because it has
never compiled with any of the conditions
under which it wos given. If the matter
were submit ell to the Court it would be
decided that the breaches of the contract
by the Government have invalidated its
claims"
Returning to the question of the rela-
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-01

two plountain streams which carry large
volumes of water. On the north is
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-01

A Special Article
upon the Resources
of Calf and vicinity
given in this num-
ber.s
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11
Sells Circus Advertising Car.

The railway car used by the Sells
Brothers, is u feet long-being twice
the length of an ordinary box car.
Enter one end of the car and you find
yourself in compartment. In one
corner is an upright steam boiler.
On shelves are many sacks of -four,
and at one side are number of tubs
about three feet high and over foot
in diameter, to judge without measur-
ing. This room is where the large
amount of paste is made. The -four,
etc., is placed in one of the tubs a
steam pipe is also inserted and the
-four and water is soon converted into
fine paste by a skilled assistant. Pass
along narrow aisle few feet and the
Office of the car manager is found.
1t is commodious, comfortably fitted
up and adorned with pictures. Here
you find the manager Geo. E. Stone
burner. The name is formidable
one, but the owner is gentleman and
a man of business. If you have bus
mess with him you will soon transact
it, for the manager has had much ex.
perience and knows what he wants
and soon discovers who is to do it.
His mission is to decorate the town
and surrounding country with gor-
gcous posters, and making arrange
ments with the publishers of newspa-
pers for lads" He was very willing
and ready to show the ARGUS repre-
sentative the car and explain the bus
mess. "This part" he said referring
to that portion not already described
sis where the men sleep and where
the posters, hand bills, cuts, etc. are
kept" 1t occupied about half the
car. On each side were cupboards
in which were piled heaps of posters,
etc, and were four feet in height.
Above them were the beds, 5 on each
side, and folded up to the ceiling same
as sleeping car beds comm ,nly used.
The crew consisted of 20 men and
manager. Near the managers room
were hung up various cards. Some
had printed on them the rules for the
men to observe. Others related to
the days business, and there was a
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

loud sounding gong to arouse the
sleepers in the morning. The first
thing done after their arrival was TO
dispatch some of the men with posters
already arranged, to post up, and by
night some 700 running feet of fine
printed posters were pasted to the bill
boards. One man devoted his time TO
making the paste. Teams were en-
gagged in town and several of the crew
dispatched to various parts of the
county to relate the news that Sells
Brothers circus, hippodrome and me.
nagerie would be at Alpena on the
21st, and to illuminate every availa-
BILE space with bright colored pictures.
One part of the car looked like sec.
tion of a printing Office, there being a
cabinet Of many drawers, in which
were stored the "cuts" used by news.
papers.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11
Log Train.

The log train running to this city
has been doing good work of late
one trip being made during the day
and one at night. The train leave,
the depot, on Washington avenue, g
few minutes after the passenger train
leaves, or about 8 o'clock A. M. II
consists Of engine No. 16, about &c
fat cars and cabocse, and is in
charge of Malcolm Morrison, the con.
ductor, who is assisted by VIM. Bax.
ter, Thomas Corners and VIM. Frazer,
breakman. The engineer is E. Bene.
dict, and the fireman. E. Mailer. The
route is to Mud Lake Junction and
then up the log railroad to Comstock's
sideways, at the head waters of the
West Branch of Hubbard Lake. The
distance by rail is said to be about 80
miles, and occupies some three or four
hours. When the train arrives at the
skidway, there is second train of
about 20 fat cars, loaded with logs
ready for them. The empty cars are
exchanged for the loaded ones, the
necessary shunting done, and No. 16
starts back on her return to this city
with the loaded cars, on which there
has been piled somewhere about 50,-
900 feet Of logs. If the train has
good luck, it arrives at the Alpena
depot a few minutes before 8 o'clock
in the evening, and Captain Norris
on and entire crew leave the train,
which is taken in charge by the night
crew, who are as follows: Patrick
O'Brien, conductor; H. King, engin.
eer; P. Radly, fireman, and H.
Loomis, Jos. Nesbitt, Frank Mcclure
breakman. Conductors O'Brien and
crew take the train to the Comstock
mill, and as soon as the cars are unload
ed, the train leaves for the Hubbard
Lake sideways. The empty cars are
exchanged for the cars left there in
the forenoon, and which were loaded
while the first load was being taken
to this city. The train then returns
to the depot here, arriving in the
morning, and Captain Morrison and
crew again assume charge, take the
train to the Comstock landing and
make another trip to the woods. The
train thus brings in twelve loads per
week, providing there are no mishaps.
One engine is used by both crews, as
the railroad is short of locomotives.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11
The steam ice crusher of s. H. Davis

The steam ice crusher of s. HI. Davis
can crush fish car of ice in five min
utes. Formerly to do the same work
would require man half day with
a maui. The crusher is something
like the cylinder of threshing ma
chine, excepting that the teeth of the
upper cylinder are curved and longer
than those in grain threshers. 1t
breaks the ice into small chunks.
Very little fuel is required to run
the engine, and steam can be got up
in few minutes.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

A shipment of young white fish
was planted off North Point Friday
last. On Saturday several millions
of the young white fish were taken
from the U. s. hatchery here and
planted in Lake Huron, off Au Sable
The steamer Golden Eagle was char
tered for the purpose. Ascend plant
was made off Oscoda this week and
shipment of the young fish was
sent up on the steamer City of Cleve.
land yesterday, and are to be planted
of Detour.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

An error made in setting up the
Council proceedings last week, gave
that body credit for saying that the
law in regard to cattle running at
large in this city should be enforced,
which was not the case. The fact is,
the matter was tabled, thus virtually
allowing hogs, horses, cattle, ETC., to
roam the streets, TO the disgust of
thousands of our citizens.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

With Saturdays Detroit Evening
Journal was presented a large engrav-
ing giving birds eye view of Detroit.
The Journal is the leading evening
paper of Detroit, and the more per-
son reads it, the better he likes it.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11
Attention Comrades.
Head Quarters Lockwood Post

Head Quarters LOCKWOOD Post.
No. 139, Dept Mich, G. A. r
The ever revolving wheel of time
brings us again to the Threshold Of an.
other Decoration Day" "The Sol
diers' day of all the year." and that
we may make suitable preparations
for the proper observance of the day
in memory of our fallen comrades, il
is earnestly requested that every com.
rade who possibly can, will be pres.
ent at our next regular meeting, MAY
18th.
G. l.. KIMBALL,
Post Commander,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

James j. Potter has been appoint
ed a member of the Board of Educa-
ton, to fill the vacancy caused by the
removal of John Nicholson, to the
First ward. The Second ward is now
represented by two appointed men,
hara
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

Last Thursday night, John McSor'
ley. of Wilson township, had the mis-
fortune to have his barn destroyed by
fire, together with the contents, in
Guiding farm implements. The loss
is a serious one to Mr.. McSorley.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

The steamer Remora is TO make
regular trips between the Davis fish,
cries in Georgian Bay, and Alpena
this summer. The fishery will pro-
badly be located at or near French
river.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

Sam Carr, well known as the cook
of the Alpena House for several years,
has opened restaurant on Second
street, and we believe he will make a
great run-exceeding the one he made
at the polls last election.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

A little boy named Lafave came up
on the train Friday night from Sagi-
nav. Conductor Mcleod had him in
charge and took steps to see that he
got safely to his folks. Nowadays
you can express a child to any part Of
the United States, that is reached by
a railroad.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

Lots of suckers are caught in the
river. near the dam, with dip nets and
seines. On Sunday evening last about
one bushel of suckers were brought
in at one haul. The fish were sold at
wholesale-two for nickle.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

Applications for positions as teach
ers were presented to the Board Of
Education, at their last session, by the
following persons:
Ida Hilliard, of Alpena, Mich.
j. A. May, of Mason, Mich.
Sarah f. Hathaway, of Big Rapids.
Clara Il. Thompson, Of Caro-, Mich.
Adella Kemp, o: Ypsilanti, Mich.
g. McLain, of Oscoda, Mich.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

left the remains there, but there ap-
pears, as far as known. to have been
no criminal acts in relation thereto.
1t is an unusual way of disposing of
bodies.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

We invite particular attention
to our Spring Stock of Carpetings,
wnion W. n"Ve every reason TO DE-
Aiov0 10 i"isel' Will oeCIer styles
ma IT. If tho s+o+o VIZ $1,000
of Tho nooa. oaouoa =. 1870 -
Iment:
Hemp Carpeting at Is. 90 and Ok
cents.
Union Ingrains at 20, Is, 80, 35,
~ "n0 w cenCs'
60 cents.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

The Mendelsshon Quintet Club
Concert Company, of Boston, are to
give fine concert at the Opera House,
on Friday evening, May goth, for the
benefit of Lockwood Post. The press
speak very highly of the company and
rate the musical ability of the men,
bers high.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11
The runs, base hits and errors made

Out of six games the past week,
the Qetroits won fiys
Boston Is the first club to be shut
out, by Philadelphia, on the 4th, score
IL to 0.
On the 9Th there were two tie games
Boston and New York, 6 to g.;
Philadelphia and Washington, 8 to 8.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11
National Base Ball League,

The following table will show the
number of games won and lost by
each club of the National base ball
league, up to and including the games
of Nav 7tb:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

Be sure and attend the opening on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday OF
this week, at the oldest established
millinery house in Alpena.
Mrs. r. TUMIM.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

LAND FOR SALE.--North half Of south
east quarter of section 8, town 81 north
range east, and southwest quarter Of
northeast quarter same section, town and
range. Enquire at the Argus office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

W. A. Goodenough, 1853 East 25th St.
New York City, state that in October,
1884, he suffered so much with pneumonia
that his physicians advised him to leave
this severe climate, which he did. In the
following year, 1885, he was taken with
another attack and feared he would have
to go away again and give up his business
but, by the advice he tried Adamson's
Balsam, which has entirely cured him. 1t
is with his permission that we publish
this. Trial bottles 10 cents.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

H. Greenbaum received by steamer
City of Cleveland 500 dozen straw,
fur and felt hats, for men, youths,
BOYS and children. Go see his low
prices before buying elsewhere.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

More shade trees are killed and
fences broken down in this city by
cows and horses running at large,
than by all other causes.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

Attend our opening, and you can
form your own opinion as to where
the largest stock of millinery of the
latest designs and lowest prices can
be found.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

Several thousand young fruit trees
were brought to town last week, from
a New York nursery, for farmers in
this county and Montmorency.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

Pomeroy & Whitney have just put a
new and delightful eating line of goods
on the market, in the way of Graham
Wafer IL You wish something fine on
your table, get the Graham Wafer. S20w2
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

DIR. Secrist has rented house on
Washington avenue, between Second
and Third streets, and will soon move
his family to town, from Ohio,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

have just returned from New
York, with new stock of goods, the
selection of which will prove to you
my long experience in this business.
Call at the opening and see for your
self.
Mpe ID T,-.,Y..
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

Call at my stores on opening days,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday Of
this week. if you wish to see a mag
nificent display.
T,,x.Yxs
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

Social dance for benefit of German
Aid Society, at the German Hall, on
Thursday evening, May 18th. Bill
so cents.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

A. l.. Maser has removed his cigar
factory to store on Second street, close
by the bridge, formerly occupied by
Berger as fruit stand.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

Policeman Laurie found Joseph
Gully and another man fighting on
Fletcher street, last Friday evening.
He separated them, but when he I'M
dertook to arres. Gully, trouble COM
menced. The policeman got a blow
in the face and his assailant then run.
The whole force was soon summoned,
Gully was surrounded and made a
desperate resistance-the marshal and
policemen having hard task to hand
cuff the man. Gully was finally con-
quered, but not until several blows
had been exchanged, and then he was
placed in a wagon and taken to the
station. Next morning he was tried
before Justice Cook and fined $50 and
costs, or 80 days. The fine was paid.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

The greater part Of the logs in the
West Branch creek, Hubbard Lake,
will be safely driven to the lake, ac-
cording to reports Of men from that
place.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

Everybody who had a team, or who
could hire or borrow one, appeared to
be enjoying drive on the streets last
Sunday. A more delightful day can
mot be found.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

c. Alpern is taring down the wood
en- building on Second street, adjoin-
ing the Comstock block, and will re.
place IL by a one story brick building
with basement.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

The D., r. G. q A. r. r. have
rented several locomotives from the
Wabash railroad, until the new ones
ordered are completed.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

About one hundred yards of the
railroad, on north side of river, was
graded last week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

Bostwick's drug store is headquar-
tiers for Humphreys and Boericke &
Tafel's homeopathic medicines.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

If you desire nobby suit of cloth
ing, just drop in at Greenbaum's and
see new goods received Yesterday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

w. H. Dawson, the popular cloth
Ter, will have something new to say
to our readers next week, on first
page.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

Twenty-eight vessels cleared from
this port last week, exporting S,427,-
900 feet of lumber. Alpena is con-
siderable of a seaport.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

When suffering from a severe cold,
try Bostwick's Compound Cough
Syrup. Sure cure.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

The bills allowed at the last session
Of the Board of Education amounted
to S278.47.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

Ed. Raile was found guilty of false
pretense at the last session of the cir
cult Court, but has not yet received
his sentence.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

VIM. Alec has greatly improved his
premises, at corner of Washington
avenue and the railroad. by erecting
neat fence in front.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

Carson & Brennan have opened q
horseshoing shop on Third street, near
the city hall.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

Geo. L. Maltz, III. Bolton and J. n. Kel-
ley left on Mondays train, for Grand
Rapids, to attend the session of the Knights
Templar.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

For Sale--40 acres, 30 cleared, log
house, barn, we'll, orchard, in Maple Ridge
m L. I of N. E, I, sec. l6,--32-.7. En-
qure on premises. ol0w2"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

House and lot on Eighth street, for sale
cheap Enquire at this Office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-05-11

The members of the base ball clubs
here are practicing every opportunity
they have SO as to be in readiness for
coming games.